Man accused of car burglaries arrested, not yet charged

The Jackson Police Department's patrol division arrested a Jackson man after allegedly catching him in the act of burglarizing a vehicle, police said.

A citizen saw the man acting suspiciously around some cars near Walker Road and Brooksie Drive and called police.

An officer found the man inside a vehicle in the 700 block of Walker Road.

Police said the man had items in his pockets that were reported stolen from other vehicles, including a GPS, bottles of cologne, an iPod and cell phones.

At least five vehicles were burglarized, police said. Police also believe there may be additional victims.

Police said the majority of the burglarized vehicles were left unlocked.

An investigation into the burglaries is being dont.

Police anticipate criminal charges will be filed in Jackson City Court soon.

The identity of the man isn't being released until he is charges.

Anyone with information about this case, or any other crime is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477 or by visiting www.jmcrimestoppers.org to place a tip.